Boufarik Explained

Official Name:Boufarik
Settlement Type:Commune and town
Seal Size:250px
Pushpin Map:Algeria
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name: Algeria
Subdivision Type1:Province
Subdivision Type2:District
Subdivision Name2:Boufarik District
Unit Pref:Imperial
Population As Of:2008
Population Total:71446
Timezone:CET
Utc Offset:+1
Coordinates:36.7372°N 2.9108°W

Boufarik is a town in Blida Province, Algeria, approximately 30 km from Algiers. In 2008, its population was 57,162.[1]

The major neighbourhoods of the city are: K'ssar, Blatan, Ben gladash, Mimoun, Trig erange, Bariyan.

The commune, which well known for the production of oranges,[2] is the birthplace of Orangina.[3]

The main stadium is the Boufarik Stadium (Stade du Boufarik).

Notable residents

See also

Notes and References

  1. http://www.populstat.info/Africa/algeriat.htm populstat.info
  2. Web site: Boufarik : L’orange renoue avec sa fête ! . El watan . 21 May 2024.
  3. Book: Pierre Singaravélou, Sylvain Venayre. L'Epicerie du monde. La mondialisation par l'alimentation du XVIIIe siècle à nos jours. 2022. Fayard . 978-2-213-72308-2. 60.